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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1954
Page
8
Long lived perennials require little care and offer abundant blooms. Plant daffodils daylilies peonies and hardy sunflowers in September or autumn for strong root growth and a long season of color. Space bulbs six inches deep and six inches apart, set peonies four feet apart, and plant sunflowers three feet apart in full sun.
A 5 30 p m picnic at Lake Lawtonka in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge hosted by Auxiliary No 590 celebrated IBEW members and their families. Attending were Marvin Beall Ted Fuqua Lloyd Harrington Ray Mowlin Forrest McClung Jack Smith and their relatives. Games followed the picnic supper.
Patricia Ann Fowler, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Fowler, was feted at a family party celebrating her 11th birthday at the Fowler home 1307 Irwin. Guests Cecilia Cash Esther Rebecca McGuire and Marthelia Sare attended as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
VFW Auxiliary and Post No 1 will meet at the McNair VFW post in Lawton tonight to finalize plans for the Sixth District convention to be held this weekend. Ellsworth E. Wallman, district secretary, announced the program and officers for the event.
Hollywood star Anne Baxter unveils a gold link toe ring with a pearl, aiming to spark a toe ring trend for women. She explains the idea began at her poolside and envisions matching rings for formal wear and party use. Baxter, granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, notes feet deserve beauty and plans to wear the ring on her right big-toe with potential future designs.
C W Kelley cashier at Chattanooga First National bank will leave Thursday for Madison Wisconsin to attend a two week school of banking course at the University of Wisconsin He will be accompanied by his wife a local bank bookkeeper He has attended the school three times before and will receive a certificate upon graduation after completing the course He has also done extension work during three years
Article discusses padded brasieres to naturalize bustlines and fit, noting size accuracy and diverse needs for different figures. It mentions styles from bandeau to bralette and emphasizes lifting to firm youthful contours. It also reports Mrs Crutcher Strawn and Mrs McIntosh attending a state school cafeteria workers cooking school in Chickasha.
Sterling hosts an open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Tim Mote for their 50th wedding anniversary. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 30 p.m. The event honors the couple and their long marriage.
After clinching the district championship, local peewee baseball players and coaches Albert Harper and W J Capshaw were honored at a community gathering under floodlights near the school grounds. Ed Meece spoke as superintendent, Ira Neal addressed, and Howard Taylor presided over ceremonies. Team members included Timmy Cary Loy Ray Chappell Burl Dooley Bil Gochinger Arnold Harper Jack Jackson Ronnie Martin Ray Niel Mefford Jerry Stuckey Kenneth Taylor Jerry Washburn Ray Lynn Watts Ronnie Williams.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held an all-day session at the Bete Etait church with a covered dish. Attendees included Mesdames Dobbins Clapton Gayle Terrell Van Hoozier Watson Willis and Scott plus many children. A parsonage meeting outlined WSCS plans for the new year. An executive committee session was slated after the August 26 regular meeting.
CHATTANOOGA Special reports Charles, an airman assigned to the area, has received an overseas assignment. The article notes his service and location, reflecting personnel moves and postings within the air force.
Cecil Cranfill, Grant Central high echoal superintendent, spoke at Bethel Methodist Men meeting. Ice watermelon was served and the president J. D. Scott presided.
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